A Harlot's Progress, plate 6 of 6

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"A Harlot's Progress, plate 6 of 6" is the final scene in a series of six paintings and engravings by the English artist William Hogarth. Created in 1732, the series depicts the tragic decline and fall of a young woman named Moll Hackabout, who arrives in London from the countryside and becomes a prostitute. The sixth plate, which concludes the narrative, shows the grim outcome of Moll's life of vice and exploitation.

In this final scene, the viewer is confronted with Moll's death and the dismal circumstances surrounding it. The setting is a squalid room where Moll's corpse is being prepared for burial. The image is replete with symbols of moral decay and the consequences of a life of sin. Mourners and other disreputable characters populate the room, some grieving insincerely, while others are preoccupied with stealing from the deceased or engaging in other forms of debauchery. A clergyman, who appears more interested in the maid than in his spiritual duties, underscores the theme of hypocrisy that runs throughout the series.

The "Harlot's Progress" was a commercial success for Hogarth and contributed significantly to his reputation. The series was widely distributed through engravings, which made the narrative accessible to a broad audience. Hogarth's work is notable for its satirical and moralistic portrayal of 18th-century London society, and it offers a rich commentary on the social ills and human vices of the time. The "Harlot's Progress" also exemplifies Hogarth's innovative use of sequential art to tell a story, a precursor to the modern comic strip.

As the concluding piece of the series, plate 6 encapsulates the dire consequences of Moll's choices and the lack of compassion in society for women in her position. The artwork serves as a poignant social critique and a somber warning against the perils of urban life and moral corruption. Today, "A Harlot's Progress, plate 6 of 6" is recognized as a significant work in Hogarth's oeuvre and an important cultural artifact that provides insight into 18th-century British life and attitudes.

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